Some interesting facts from the BC Government about receiving help with paying your property taxes.

Once you receive your property tax notice, you may be able to apply for a low interest loan to pay your current year property taxes on your principal residence. There are two programs you may qualify for: 

• Regular Program
  You may qualify for this program if you’re:
  • 55 or older during the current year or
  • a surviving spouse of any age or
  • a person with disabilities
• Families with Children Program
  You may qualify for this program if you're a parent, stepparent or financially supporting a child.

You can apply to defer a portion or all of your residential (class 1) or residential and farm (class 1 and 9) property taxes after